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by firemonkey on Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:50 am

question about psychosis

Can psychosis occur without the presence of delusions or hallucinations?
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by Dr Gary Jackson on Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:40 pm

Re: question about psychosis

Yes. There are other subtypes of psychoses that don't include the "first rank" symptoms of hallucinations and delusions. If you're worried about yourself, do see your GP and ask for referral for a psychiatric assessment.
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